Tax Filing

Batavia Township is quickly becoming one of the top suburban areas of the Chicago area. Offering a calm atmosphere and rural flair to people looking to escape the urban sprawl of Chicago, Batavia Township has plenty to offer those looking to live, work, or play in one of the most competitive housing markets in America. … Read more

Much of McHenry County is in a state of flux. As one of Chicago’s collar counties, McHenry is both independent and influenced by what happens in Cook County. Out of all the townships, Richmond is one of the areas that is closer to its roots. Loaded with rural charm, Richmond Township has a lot of … Read more

Cursed with the second-highest property taxes in the United States, the people of Illinois know that it’s a gamble when another reassessment of their property arrives. As one of the many counties surrounding the Chicago area, McHenry County gets to experience the out-of-control values and taxes first-hand. While they are thankfully outside of the bizarro … Read more

Like Sugar Grove and Geneva before it, Rutland Township is the next part of Kane County to see a rise in property values. While Illinois is becoming infamous for constantly increasing property values, Kane County is being hit particularly hard. Rutland Township itself is also on the cusp of a transition, much like the rest … Read more

As we have covered before, Illinois property taxes can increase in years outside of reassessment. While the quadrennial cycle can bring the value and tax spikes that Illinois is known for, property values can still be raised substantially in off years. While the people of Illinois will not experience reassessment until 2027, there have already … Read more

Illinois has a complex tax system when it comes to real property and real estate. Broken up over individual townships, taxes can vary quite widely from one town to another. Only New Jersey has higher property taxes on average, and navigating this complex web of rules and organizations can be hard for new residents and … Read more

Understanding the basics Property taxes are local taxes that are determined by the local officials. The property tax process starts off with valuing your property,  setting your tax rate, and finally collecting your taxes. However, the entire process is governed by Texas law. In Texas, property taxes are a major source of revenue and play … Read more

The W-4 form helps to let your employer know the exact amount to withhold in your paycheck for tax purposes. Filing this form can help you to stop overpaying your taxes and have some extra money in your pocket. The W-4 form is from the IRS and once you file it for a tax year, … Read more

As the tax protesting season is on the way, every homeowner has lots of paperwork to do. But the real question is, do homeowners have a real idea about forms in the Harris district? If you are a homeowner who is wanting to learn a few important things about forms, then this blog post will … Read more

Getting to know the tax benefits is really important if you own real estate. You can eliminate or reduce your federal and state income taxes. Depreciation is something that underpins most of the advantages. In this article let’s understand what depreciation, accelerated depreciation, and bonus depreciation is. What is depreciation? Depreciation is the decrease in … Read more